Grow your business.

ACCOUNTANTS WHO HELP YOU WIN… AND NOT JUST KEEP SCORE

ABOUT US

We’re not just accountants who happen to be pretty good at business advice and strategy. Instead, we’re strategic planners who offer real-world practical advice and business insight – while being pretty good with numbers.

Matt Sharwood

Matt’s an Accredited Mindshop Facilitator and business architect with a focus on Business Intelligence. He loves technology and its potential impact on a business.

As a business owner for 20+ years, Matt has ﬁrst-hand experience of the day-to-day challenges.

He’s heavily involved with implementing key strategies and KPI’s and is passionate about driving businesses to greater proﬁtability.

Erin Roughley

SUPERANNUATION + WEALTH SPECIALIST

Erin is a Chartered Accountant with more than 10 years experience and specializes in tax advisory services for private business owners. She’s also an expert in SMSF. Erin was born and educated in Bathurst and has completed the Chartered Accountant program. Team-focused, she works meticulously to identify solutions for clients in various industries, particularly building, construction and transport.

David Latham

TAXATION SPECIALIST

Starting his career in Sydney, David has worked in accounting firms for over 20 years, the majority of this time in Bathurst. Over the years, he has advised businesses in many different industries on their tax and business needs. From small businesses to public companies and government organisations, David has a wealth of experience in applying his skills to the specific needs of each business. David is focused on providing workable solutions to business and takes a pragmatic approach to complex tax matters or issues of business performance.

Debbie Field

XERO GURU

Debbie is the ‘go-to’ person for bookkeeping. The queen of reconciling bank accounts and creditor statements, she also processes payroll for our larger customers. She’s also responsible for Xero setup and training and loves using Xero Add-ons to streamline business processes. Debbie is married with two children.

Gina Jessett

DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Gina is a graduate from Charles Sturt University, who holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and has worked in a range of industries, from secondary and tertiary education to not for profit organisations over the past 12 years within the marketing and communications sector.

Combined with her broad marketing knowledge, Gina is a skilled graphic designer, web and SEO manager, working with businesses large and small to create clear and strong brands and marketing strategies.

Bronson Poucher

WELCOME SPECIALIST

Bronson is your first port of call when contacting the team here at Advise Accountants. Aside from being the welcoming voice, face and gatekeeper, Bronson is a woman of other perhaps unknown talents. If she isn’t sidecar racing at an elite level with her husband, she is busy being an activate member of the Bathurst CWA branch, keeping us all spoilt with cakes, muffins and other things yummy. Our Welcome Specialist Bronson will assist you with your enquiry.

Tara Cowell

BUSINESS SPECIALIST

Tara has been working in the local accounting industry for over 12 years, after completed her Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst. Following this, Tara went on to complete postgraduate studies in Chartered Accounting.

Tara’s areas of specialisation are Primary Producers, Property Management and Investment. Being a lifetime Bathurst local, Tara understands the issues which affect local businesses and is a strong believer in supporting local businesses to grow and develop the local economy.

Karen Elms

AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

Karen is an administration guru with over 10 years experience in all things office including payroll, accounts payable and receivable.

Over the past two and a half years Karen has developed her knowledge and skills specialising in Xero, Receipt Bank and Deputy. She is ready to work with clients on the intricacies of Xero and how it will allow their businesses to run more efficiently.

Karen is dedicated to keeping up to date with advancing technologies and furthering her education in everything bookkeeping.

Westco Distributors

"I’ll never leave them!" says Harvey. "They are incredibly obliging and nothing’s ever a problem. Not only are they totally professional and knowledgeable but they’re great people people."

Harvey Sherlock

ScottBuild

"As the owner of a locally based building business, there is only one place I trust my accounting, financial and business services with. Matt and the team at Advise Accountants are professional, friendly and go above and beyond to keep my business not only moving forward successfully but also growing."

Sam Baumberger

Johnson’s Towing & Mechanical

"We have worked with Matt at Advise Accountants for over 20 years. In that time Matt and the team has grown from our accountants only to providing sound business, wealth and financial advice, assistance and support. We will continue to work with them for many years to come and with their help, we will grow and improve."